North Macedonia Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
North Macedonia generated 1.24 TWh of electricity from hydro in 2025, 17.5% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 95th largest hydro power producer in 2025 of the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Hydro supplied 14.0% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- North Macedonia generated 1.24 TWh of electricity from hydro in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 17.5% of North Macedonia's electricity in 2025.
- North Macedonia was the 95th largest hydro power producer in 2025 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- North Macedonia's hydro generation in 2025 was 3% lower than in 2020, when it was 1.28 TWh.
- North Macedonia's hydro generation in 2025 was 34% lower than in 2015, when it was 1.87 TWh.
- North Macedonia's hydro generation peaked at 2.43 TWh in 2010.
- North Macedonia's hydro share in 2025 was above the world share of 14.0%.
- North Macedonia had 720 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 1.24 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of North Macedonia's electricity | 17.5% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 14.0% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 95 of 153 | 2025 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 720 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 490 GWh |
| 1991 | 850 GWh |
| 1992 | 850 GWh |
| 1993 | 520 GWh |
| 1994 | 690 GWh |
| 1995 | 800 GWh |
| 1996 | 850 GWh |
| 1997 | 900 GWh |
| 1998 | 1.08 TWh |
| 1999 | 1.39 TWh |
| 2000 | 1.17 TWh |
| 2001 | 630 GWh |
| 2002 | 760 GWh |
| 2003 | 1.37 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.48 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.49 TWh |
| 2006 | 1.65 TWh |
| 2007 | 1.01 TWh |
| 2008 | 840 GWh |
| 2009 | 1.27 TWh |
| 2010 | 2.43 TWh |
| 2011 | 1.43 TWh |
| 2012 | 1.04 TWh |
| 2013 | 1.58 TWh |
| 2014 | 1.21 TWh |
| 2015 | 1.87 TWh |
| 2016 | 1.90 TWh |
| 2017 | 1.11 TWh |
| 2018 | 1.79 TWh |
| 2019 | 1.16 TWh |
| 2020 | 1.28 TWh |
| 2021 | 1.45 TWh |
| 2022 | 1.35 TWh |
| 2023 | 1.62 TWh |
| 2024 | 1.37 TWh |
| 2025 | 1.24 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | North Macedonia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8.5% | n/a |
| 1991 | 14.7% | n/a |
| 1992 | 14.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 10.0% | n/a |
| 1994 | 11.6% | n/a |
| 1995 | 13.1% | n/a |
| 1996 | 12.8% | n/a |
| 1997 | 13.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 15.3% | n/a |
| 1999 | 20.3% | n/a |
| 2000 | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 9.9% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 12.5% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 20.4% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 22.2% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 21.5% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 23.5% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 18.6% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 33.5% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 21.2% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 16.6% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 25.9% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 22.5% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 33.1% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 33.8% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 19.8% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 31.9% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 19.8% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 24.0% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 26.2% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 22.7% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 23.5% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 21.7% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 17.5% | 14.0% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.24 TWh | 17.5% | 14.0% | 720 MW |
| 2024 | 1.37 TWh | 21.7% | 14.4% | 720 MW |
| 2023 | 1.62 TWh | 23.5% | 14.3% | 720 MW |
| 2022 | 1.35 TWh | 22.7% | 15.0% | 720 MW |
| 2021 | 1.45 TWh | 26.2% | 15.2% | 710 MW |
| 2020 | 1.28 TWh | 24.0% | 16.3% | 710 MW |
| 2019 | 1.16 TWh | 19.8% | 15.8% | 700 MW |
| 2018 | 1.79 TWh | 31.9% | 15.8% | 690 MW |
| 2017 | 1.11 TWh | 19.8% | 16.0% | 690 MW |
| 2016 | 1.90 TWh | 33.8% | 16.3% | 660 MW |
Full year by year history for North Macedonia
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Hydro Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through June 2026Monthly statistics through June 2026, TWh
| Month | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 170 GWh |
| 2024-08 | 130 GWh |
| 2024-09 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 100 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 100 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 100 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 110 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 180 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 250 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 260 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 210 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 240 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 210 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 170 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 120 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026. Monthly figures for North Macedonia can differ slightly from the annual totals.